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Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: I wish all judges had that rule.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: I was lost in the wonderful outlinings of my colleague, Senator Norris. He has distracted me from my train of thought and diverted me in another direction. Will the Minister clarify the issue of costs? Senator Walsh gave the example of a successful plaintiff who subsequently incurs the costs of an appeal by the defendant on the basis of the award granted. In the event of the Supreme Court...

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: The Taoiseach is a socialist.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: I am reminded of some old maxims by the comments of Senator Walsh and others, the first being, "He who comes into equity must come with clean hands." I wonder where reputation starts if one is taking a case on one's reputation and stating that one is a person of high integrity and honesty. Second, in the context of one's reputation and history, the following is an old saying in the west...

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: I agree that legislation should not be retrospective. Does the Minister believe there are instances in which it would be appropriate? I refer in particular to a recent High Court challenge on a case regarding the drink driving laws, which created havoc in district courts throughout the country. Certain aspects of a recent criminal justice Act regarding the term of suspension off the road...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: I wish to raise two issues. First, I ask the Leader, before it is too late, to have a debate on the issue of the Cork-Swansea ferry. Perhaps the relevant Minister should be asked to come to the House to ascertain whether the situation in which we find ourselves can be retrieved. This matter is of the utmost importance to the area that I represent.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: Second, I wish to consider an issue of constitutional importance regarding tribunals. While I will not go into specifics, some years ago the Houses of the Oireachtas set up a particular tribunal to inquire into certain allegations. Having regard to the separation of powers and the functions of the Dáil and Seanad, it is important that Members should find out where they stand in respect of...

Seanad: Realising Equality and the Traveller Community: Statements (28 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for his enlightened contribution. When I was a boy, Travellers used to frequent rural areas. They were welcome in people's houses, were usually given dinner and on many occasions were provided with accommodation, perhaps in a shed or barn. There was mutual respect between the two communities. A significant amount has been done in recent years....

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: I fully concur with Senator Quinn's remarks and I appreciate the Leader allowing a debate yesterday on the Cawley report which covered the future of fishing in the country. I come from a coastal community and it a source of serious concern to me that, this year alone, at least eight vessels have sunk. It gave me no satisfaction last January to visit the widows of two victims of the cruel...

Seanad: Seafood Industry: Statements (21 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: As one of the Senators who sought this debate, I am pleased the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Deputy Coughlan, has come to the House to facilitate it. I take this opportunity to wish her well. I also welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, who is familiar with this portfolio. It was a good decision to place fisheries under the remit of the same Department as...

Seanad: Seafood Industry: Statements (21 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: Blockades were planned and they were going to protest and bring their fight to Paris, blocking up streets.

Seanad: Seafood Industry: Statements (21 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: I have only just started but I will finish. If it is true President Sarkozy has done a sweetheart deal with French fishermen regarding subsidising fuel, this Government should consider that closely as well. We cannot let the French fishing industry be subsidised in such fashion, particularly with the cost of fuel now. We are extremely lucky the dollar is weak, although the price of oil is...

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator——

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator O'Malley, through the Chair.

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator O'Malley, without interruption.

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: While four minutes remain to the Senator, she agreed to share her time with Senator Cannon.

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: Approximately.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: I support the call by Senator Frances Fitzgerald and others regarding the rights of children and the proposed referendum. Substantial work has been done in this area, which I fully support. I chaired the Oireachtas All-Party Committee on the Constitution, which made a unanimous decision on the matter. I ask the Leader for a debate and perhaps to convey to the Minister for Justice, Equality...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: The Mahon tribunal is an ongoing inquiry and it is sub judice, as it is a quasi-judicial inquiry. I question whether it is appropriate for a debate in either House. People have very short memories. I stated in 1991 on Pat Kenny's show that two events in my lifetime deserved a tribunal of inquiry, the Whiddy Island disaster where 50 lives were lost and the Stardust disaster. I said at the...